Swim Coach João Mescolote landed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2014 to begin his collegiate career at LSU, where he was an SEC finalist multiple times and emerged as the school record-holder in the 200-yard medley relay. His top times at LSU were a 19.82 50-yard freestyle (which put him tied for 10th on the all-time list) and 44.34 100-yard freestyle performances at the 2018 SEC Championship. 

A native from Presidente Prudente, Brazil, Mescolote first started his international journey in 2010, when he represented the Brazilian Junior National Team at the Junior South American Games in Lima, Peru. He was crowded South American champion in the 200-meter Freestyle Relay, as well as a bronze medalist in the 50-meter Freestyle.

From 2010-2024, Mescolote was a four-time qualifier for the Brazilian Olympic Trials meet (2012, 2016, 2021, 2024) as well as multiple time national medalist and record holder in different age group categories and events.